This needs to be more than just "used Google or Jstor to find some quotes and kept the bookmarks in NoodleTools." I think we need to look for technology tools that facilitate higher order thinking skills - compare/contrast, evaluate legitimacy (and usability) of sources, analyze data to find patterns and deeper meaning.
Examples:
A student searching for online resources on the Holocaust keeps a journal of the sites she found and how she determined which ones were legitimate
A student designs balanced questions and implements an online survey.
A student finds an article on wikipedia that is controversial - there are many edits back and forth. He pursues the topic further, looking for verifiable outside resources to support both sides of the argument.
Discussion: (Use the "discussion" tab to add a new subject or click the subject title to see more detail.)
More than the minimum:
This needs to be more than just "used Google or Jstor to find some quotes and kept the bookmarks in NoodleTools." I think we need to look for technology tools that facilitate higher order thinking skills - compare/contrast, evaluate legitimacy (and usability) of sources, analyze data to find patterns and deeper meaning.
Examples:
Discussion: (Use the "discussion" tab to add a new subject or click the subject title to see more detail.)
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